Addiction Prevention

Stuttgart’s addiction prevention strengthens young and old and supports the development of self-responsible (consumer) behavior. In addition to individual behavior, good living conditions are important prerequisites for a healthy urban society. Addiction prevention is committed to this.

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Five young people give each other a high-five.

Stuttgart’s addiction prevention helps citizens to recognize their own limits when it comes to consumer behavior.

The Stuttgart addiction prevention informs about:

Substance-related addictions such as dependence on alcohol, tobacco, medication, heroin, cannabis,
non-substance-related addictions such as gambling addiction, media addiction,
non-addictive but harmful use of psychoactive substances,
Eating disorders as diseases with addiction-like character.

Representative for addiction prophylaxis

In order for the addiction prevention measures and services in Stuttgart to be effective and sustainable, numerous stakeholders need to work together at all levels. Coordination and networking at regional and supra-regional level is the task of the Addiction Prevention Officer.

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the Addiction Prevention Officer.

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Action group for addiction prevention

Basic paper on addiction prevention